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The Escape Artist (1982)
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Caleb Deschanel
Writing:
- Melissa Mathison
- Stephen Zito
- David Wagoner
Stars:
Release Date: 1982-05-28
6.1/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 94
- Revenue: $143,369
Arlene
Aunt Sibyl
Fritz
Cop at Mayor's Office
Stu Quiñones
Harry Masters
Mayor Leon Quiñones
Photographer
Turnkey
Danny Masters
Magic Shop Owner
Uncle Burke
Vernon
Sandra
Newspaper Editor
Sax Player
Treasurer's Secretary
Secretary at Newspaper Office
Mailbox Cop
Reporter
Drummer
Sam (uncredited)
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